Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

Raquel Almeida

*** ********* **.| Toronto, ON | M6H1W4

Mobile: 647-***-****

bm3uv8@r.postjobfree.com

Vocational Rehabilitation Professional

Detail oriented and committed professional, motivated to work with diverse population, facilitating and counselling the most diverse rehabilitative needs. Experience working with a variety of psychosocial complexities and constructive conflict resolution. Skillful and resourceful in assisting individuals with identifying appropriate career goals and providing guidance to achieve those goals. Strong understanding of labour market re-entry programs and solid case managing skills.

Core Competencies:

Bilingual English & Portuguese

Multicultural Sensitivity

Confidentiality Assurance

Client-centered

Leadership & Problem-solving

Sound Decision-Making

Non-oppressive Practice

Proficient in MS Office and strong use of claims management systems

EDUCATION

Master’s & Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology 2006

Instituto Superior da Maia, Maia, Portugal

• Credentials assessed and approved by World Education Services (WES), 2008

• Thesis: Investigation developed in the field of Cross Cultural Psychology centered on the complexities of acculturation and the journey towards adaptation within new social realms.

• Key Courses: Personality Theories, Psychology of Emotion and Motivation, Social Psychology, Education and Family Psychology, Theory and Practice of Vocational Orientation.

General Arts Undergraduate Year 2001

York University, Toronto, ON

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 2000

Bishop Marrocco Thomas Merton C.S.S.

MEMBERSHIPS

Associate Member of Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada 2011

WORK HISTORY

Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant March 2010-Present

Crawford Healthcare Management, Toronto, ON

Project Coordinator 2009

University Health Network, Toronto, ON

Interpreter/Translator 2008-2009

COSTI Language Bureau, Toronto, ON

Administrative Assistant 2008-2009

A&R General Contractors, Toronto, ON

Intern 2005-2006

Obra do Frei Gil Society for the Promotion and Protection of at Risk Children

& Youth (Foster Home), OPorto, Portugal

Property Management 2005-2008

A & R General Contractors, Maia, Portugal

Proof Reader (Scientific Psychology Journals) 2004-2008

João Salgado PHD & Carla Cunha M.A., Maia, Portugal

Receptionist 1991-2001

College Chiropractic Clinic, Toronto, ON

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Special Events Volunteer 2009

Abrigo Centre, Toronto, ON

Volunteer Facilitator 2009

Love & Live Life Cancer Care Services, Toronto, ON

TRAINING

Healing Beyond Body Program December 2008

Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, ON

References Available Upon Request

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